The Different Types of Arizona Robbery Crimes

The Different Types of Arizona Robbery Crimes

Robbery is a generic term that refers to several different kinds of crimes. More information about the definition of Arizona robbery can be found in Arizona Revised Statutes 13-1902, 13-1903 and 13-1904.

Robbery, Aggravated and Armed Robbery

The three statutes define robbery, aggravated robbery and armed robbery. Certain conditions will have to be met for each of the three crimes to occur:

Robbery is committed whenever a person takes the property of another person against their will. Threats or physical force may be used to commit the crime – the person may be coerced into giving up the property or threatened for the purpose of preventing resistance.

Aggravated robbery is presented in A.R.S. 13-1903 and it is defined as robbery committed in the presence of one or more accomplices. This crime is more serious than robbery and it will result in Class 3 felony charges.

Armed robbery has a pretty self-explanatory name. it occurs whenever a person is using a deadly weapon or threatens to use a deadly weapon for the purpose of taking away somebody else’s property against their will. Armed robbery is the most serious of the three crimes and it will result in Class 2 felony charges.

Sanctions and Sentences for Robbery in Arizona

A person who commits robbery will face Class 4 felony charges. The minimum sentence is one year in prison and the maximum is 3.75 years for a person that has no previous conviction. If the individual has been previously convicted of a felony, the prison sentence will be in the range from 2.25 to 7.5 years.

Aggravated robbery will lead to a minimum sentence of two years and a maximum sentence of 8.75 years for a person with no previous conviction. For individuals previously convicted of a felony, the sentence will be in the range from 3.5 to 16.25 years.

Armed robbery will lead to a prison sentence in the range from seven to 21 years. A person that has a previous conviction of a dangerous crime could be sentenced to anywhere between 14 and 28 years in prison.

Possible Defenses for Arizona Robbery Crimes

As you can see, the consequences of committing a robbery in Arizona can be incredibly serious. This is the main reason why you’ll have to get in touch with an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as possible.

Your lawyer will acquaint themselves with the circumstances and the nature of the criminal investigation. Based on the specifics and the evidence, the best defense strategy will be selected. A few scenarios tend to deliver good results in such situations.

The first and obviously the best choice would be to provide evidence that establishes the innocence of the defendant. An alibi or a witness who saw the defendant at a specific place during the time when the robbery took place would provide such evidence.

Whenever someone is in possession of stolen goods, a possible line of defense would be that the respective individual did not know the goods were stolen. The specifics of the items, where they were obtained from and how long they’ve been in possession of the defendant will all be taken in consideration.

An attorney may also opt for the entrapment defense strategy and lack of intent. Depending on the manner in which the investigation took place and the defendant was treated, an attorney may also uncover a violation of rights. Such a violation of rights could invalidate some of the evidence and help for the eventual dismissal of the case.

Robbery laws in Arizona are pretty strict and this is a felony offense. Such a charge should never be taken lightly. Getting it addressed by a professional as soon as possible is one of the most effective ways when it comes to minimizing the seriousness of the charges.

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